Category Archives: My Training

So, after the bump, and the rather challenging start to the week I’ve had, I’ve decided to take some time out from training – a week to be precise. A chance for me to settle down and get plenty of sleep … Continue reading →

On the 5th May 2014, I’m running the Belfast Marathon. 🙂 With 13 weeks to go, I’ve got the following training plan together: A mixture of running, swimming, strength and rest along with a few trips with work… I’m planning … Continue reading →

Last week I got quite a few runs done … but probably had more rest days than not … although I’m not sure if you can classify decorating as rest? I ran twice on Tuesday – 12 miles all together, had … Continue reading →

Here’s the 16 mile route I’m planning this weekend… it will cover 16 miles mostly over the north of the city: 16M Glasgow Marathon Route If you want to know more about my training for my Glasgow Marathon see … Continue reading →

Week 4 of 2013 and I was back to normal after New Year and the Norovirus early on in January. I took a rest day on Monday, then did 4-5 runs, two strength sessions and a metafit workout. I did … Continue reading →

Saturday morning and it was a chilly 2’C outside, bit clear and not raining. This was to be my first long run on the Glasgow Marathon route. I wanted to take it nice and easy and practice trying to run … Continue reading →

As I’ve already mentioned, I’m planning on training for a marathon this Spring. I aim to include around 465 miles of running over 13 weeks, and compliment my running with strength work, rest and plenty of good food, water (nutrition) … Continue reading →